Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryHJRES 166 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Department of Labor rule that would have changed overtime exemption standards for certain salaried workers. The rule, published in April 2024, aimed to redefine how executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees are classified for overtime pay under federal law. If enacted, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving the existing classification system for these workers.

Maddy summaryHR 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing or facilitating central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly to individuals through financial institutions. It specifically bans Federal Reserve banks from offering digital products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or using CBDC for monetary policy implementation. The bill also clarifies that its restrictions do not apply to existing physical cash or private, permissionless digital payment systems. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve's ability to develop or deploy a government-run digital dollar. The law aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency that could enable transaction tracking or government oversight of personal financial activity.

Maddy summaryHJRES 160 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on May 6, 2024, regarding nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. If passed, the resolution would nullify the HHS rule, preventing it from taking effect and rendering it legally unenforceable. The bill directly affects the implementation of the HHS rule, which was published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 37522), but does not alter the rule's content or create new policy.

Maddy summaryHJRES 152 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule on managing coal ash waste from power plants, specifically for older disposal ponds (legacy CCR surface impoundments). The rule, published on May 8, 2024, established requirements for electric utilities to handle coal ash, including safety standards for existing disposal sites. If passed, this resolution would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect, removing the compliance requirements for utilities. This directly affects electric utilities that manage coal ash and the EPA's regulatory authority over waste disposal practices.

Maddy summaryHJRES 146 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule published on May 8, 2024, that would have clarified eligibility for health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and certain other noncitizens. The rule aimed to allow these individuals to access premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, and basic health programs through health insurance marketplaces. If enacted, this resolution would block the CMS rule from taking effect, maintaining current restrictions that prevent DACA recipients from qualifying for these subsidies.

Maddy summaryHJRES 154 is a resolution seeking to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule that would have updated the process for leasing federal lands for oil and gas extraction. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2024, specifically addressed "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process" (89 Fed. Reg. 30916). If passed, this resolution would cancel the rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. This action would directly impact the BLM's regulatory authority and oil and gas companies operating on federal lands.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. passport holders from traveling to the Turks and Caicos Islands without special validation from the Secretary of State. It invalidates all U.S. passports for travel to the territory 60 days after enactment, for an initial 90-day period. The Secretary of State may extend this restriction in 90-day increments indefinitely. The bill directly affects U.S. citizens planning travel to Turks and Caicos Islands, requiring advance approval for such trips.

Maddy summaryHR 8519 prohibits federal departments and agencies from using government funds for three specific research programs: disinformation research grants, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants, and the National Science Foundation's Track F program focused on "Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems." The bill directly affects federal agencies that administer research grants, preventing them from obligating or spending funds on these designated initiatives. It does not alter existing laws or regulations but restricts future funding allocations for these particular research areas. This is a procedural funding restriction, not a policy change affecting the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to produce an unclassified public report within 90 days of enactment detailing the wealth and alleged corrupt activities of top Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders, including the General Secretary and Politburo members. It also mandates that the Director (or a designee) testify in open hearings before the House and Senate Intelligence Committees within 180 days about the report's findings. The legislation directly affects U.S. intelligence and foreign policy agencies responsible for compiling and presenting this information. The focus is solely on creating a transparency mechanism for public disclosure, with no additional policy changes or funding specified.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain campus crimes after October 7, 2023, from qualifying for the federal public service loan forgiveness program. Specifically, it bars people convicted of "unlawful activity" (defined as physical violence under federal law or other violations of state/federal law) on a college campus from accessing this loan forgiveness benefit. The law directly affects those with such convictions who might otherwise qualify under the Higher Education Act's existing program. It creates a clear eligibility barrier for this specific group, without altering other loan forgiveness rules.